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Introduction

This special junmai is crafted with the aspiration of fostering splendid connections. This sake is a genuine embodiment of Sendai's terroir, made from Hitomebore rice cultivated with water from Izumigatake, northwest of Sendai, and brewed using groundwater from the same region. Its texture is soft and its sweetness and umami evoke the essence of freshly steamed rice, offering a smooth, enjoyable glide across the tongue, with a lasting aftertaste. A touch of exquisite acidity enhances its appeal, making it an exceptional sake that caters to a broad audience, from novices to seasoned sake enthusiasts.

Tasting and Pairing

Body

full body

medium body

light body

Grain
Classic style

Flavor

Fruit
Modern style

Classic-Rich

Modern-Rich

Classic-Medium

Modern-Medium

Classic-Light

Modern-Light

This special junmai, crafted from Hitomebore rice and embodying Sendai's terroir, offers a soft texture with the essence of freshly steamed rice, balanced sweetness and umami, a smooth glide across the tongue, and a lasting aftertaste, enhanced by exquisite acidity.

Food Pairing

Fatty red fish such as tuna toro and amberjack, grilled chicken with sauce, beef tartare, rice dishes (especially sushi rice), etc.

Since Hitomebore rice is used, it goes well with all dishes that go well with rice.

Best served at

Cold: Around 15℃; Heated: 40 - 45℃

Best served in

Cold: Small wine glass; Heated: White porcelain flat sake cup

Specifications

Alcohol

15

%

Polishing Ratio

55

%

Rice

Hitomebore (Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture)

Water

Underground water from the foot of Izumigatake Mountain (Sendai)

Retail Price

¥700 (300ml), ¥1,700 (720ml), ¥3,100 (1800ml)

Prizes & Awards

SAKE COMPETITION 2013 6th Place

Kura Master 2019, 2020, 2022 Gold

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The Brewery

Founded in 1688, Katsuyama is the sole remaining official brewery of the Date family from the Sendai clan, dedicated to preserving the 800-year legacy and traditions of the Date family. It is also a forward-thinking brewery, once managing restaurants in Paris and Florence and currently operating Tohoku's premier music school, a wedding hall, and several authentic restaurants in Sendai City. Katsuyama consistently innovates, offering sakes that pair globally with various cuisines and introducing breakthroughs like luxury centrifugal pressing and terroir concepts, as well as sakes akin to noble rot wines and those that complement cigars.

Brewery Name

Katsuyama Brewery

Founded

1688

Generation

Location

Futamata-25-1 Fukuoka, Izumi Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 981-3225

Brewmaster

Kosho Goto

President

Shohei Izawa

Resources

None

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